Laelia anceps
Laelia anceps 'Flaming Passion'
(L. anceps h.v. roeblingiana 'Feathered Flame' CHM/AOS x L. anceps h.f. lineata 'Eleanor' CCM/AOS)
Laelia anceps 'Flaming Passion' (L. anceps h.v. roeblingiana 'Feathered Flame' CHM/AOS x L. anceps h.f. lineata 'Eleanor' CCM/AOS).
Laelia anceps Lindl. (1835) is accepted species by WCSP Kew. The native range of this species is Mexico to Honduras.
Previous Awards:
There are 140 AOS awards for Laelia anceps. The latest award - cultivar 'Ohana' AM/AOS 87 pts granted in July 28, 2022 at the Hilo Orchid Society Show (HI).
Description:
The candidate has 3 flowers on one 94 cm arched inflorescence. This is a division of L. anceps 'Flaming Passion' in a 12 cm teak basket growing in Orchiata bark.
Flower Measurements:
NS H - 10.3 cm; NS V - 12.0 cm;
Dorsal Sep. W - 2.0 cm; Dorsal Sep. L - 6.5 cm;
Petal W - 3.1 cm; Petals L - 6.5 cm;
Lat/Synsepal W - 2.0 cm; Lat/Synsepal L - 7.0 cm;
Lip/Pouch W - 2.9 cm; Lip/Pouch L - 4.2 cm.
Exhibitor - Bill and Deb Bodei, NJ (Associate Judge, Northeast Judging Center)
Plant has been screened.